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    Administration Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Exciting entry level administration assistant to support a reputable, global, financial organisation based in their high energy office in DIFC.Our client is a leading global financial brokerage company in Dubai and are currently recruiting an Administration Assistant to work across their operations.They are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong personality with the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.Job Description * Liaising, coordinating and ensuring constant follow up on financial tasks on a day-to-day basis with the team to optimise work flow.* Maintaining a digital record of all financial transactions, documents, and supplier information.* Processing work orders, supplier invoices, expenses claims, account payments, and payroll.* Compiling financial data to prepare monthly revenue reports and ensuring that client accounts are accurate and up to date.* Be the key support contact between the various departments, ensuring efficient communication* Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders are maintained* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisationWhat’s on Offer The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity to further progress with a global, professional entity.

    The Successful Applicant * Fluency in English is essential* Must be currently located in UAE* A minimum of 1 year’s work experience* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Audit & Assurance – Senior | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Audit & Assurance | SeniorWhen you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).A career in Audit at Deloitte & Touche Middle East is a key link in the financial reporting chain, putting you in the position of trusted advisor to businesses across the region. Your people skills will be required for the latter, while your analytical mind will be another integral requirement for success. You will need the flexibility to implement our international audit approach while bringing to the fore your understanding of the complexities and unique circumstances of our clients and the business landscape across our diverse region. All this while adhering to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:• Lead the way • Serve with integrity • Take care of each other • Foster inclusion • Collaborate for measurable impactDuring your tenure as a Senior in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by seeking to understand their service levels expectations and what matters to them individually • Delivers high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls • Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins • Adapts template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including the areas of audit focus. Understands the structure of the group audit and for whom the referral instructions are intended • Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to them • Assists in tracking deliverables from component auditors and seeks to understand the relevance and importance of these • Appropriately links risks, controls, procedures and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis • Can articulate the audit quality milestones, the ways in which teams demonstrate completeness of milestones, and how the audit quality milestones contribute to audit quality • Understands the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and is prepared to offer challenge around whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle • Prepares documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask and distinguishes accounting judgements and conclusions from auditing judgements and conclusions • Understands that it is important to develop relationships beyond the finance function in order to better understand the entity’s business and apply professional scepticism • Has a practical awareness of the risks around the engagement lifecycle and regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policiesLeadership Capabilities:• Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life • Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador • Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results • Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders • Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities

    • Degree in Accounting or related field. Graduate degree is desired.• 3+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.• Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues. • Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.• International accounting qualification is desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA.? Preferably CA.• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

    Our Purpose

    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

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    Desktop Support Engineer | Unified Microsystems

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Provides first-line support to customers, resolving issues or escalating (to 2nd line support) within the agreed service level agreement• Address user tickets regarding hardware, software, and networking• Traveling to the client’s location or connecting via a remote link• First response for desktop and cabling issues.• Install and inspect cabling system infrastructure.• Research and identify solutions to software and hardware issues• Troubleshoot O365 related issues• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, and switching• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration• Works with servers and telephone systems.• Refer to internal database or external resources to provide accurate tech solutions• Ensure all issues are accurately logged• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time• Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting• Troubleshoots independently aiming for first time resolution every time, knowing when to escalate when required to ensure consistent work velocity.• Provides detailed information on steps taken on all escalations.

    • Proven work experience as a Technical Support Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, IT Help Desk Technician or similar role.• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.• Hands-on experience with Windows 7 thru 10, Windows Server and Mac operating systems.• Knowledge of network security practices• Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal• Must be confident and socially adept.• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite• Must be a fast and pro-active self-leaner.• Must have a positive and helpful attitude towards other colleagues and work in general.• Must be able to handle pressure from time to time and always meet deadlines.• Ability to travel, work shifts and after hours when necessary• Must have excellent time management, prioritization, scheduling and organization skills.• Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering or Computer Science.Desirable• Hold a valid UAE Driving License• Certifications in Microsoft, Linux, Fortinet, Cisco or similar technologies is a plus

    Unified Microsystems is a privately-owned IT Solutions Provider with offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Manila, Philippines. It provides IT solutions for clients in the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia. More

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    Marketing Officer (Crypto Experience) | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Cryptocurrency mining supplier that provides financial and comprehensive services. They are currently looking to hire a Marketing Officer to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities: • Promote brand awareness and enhance brand identity.• Plan, develop and manage marketing strategies and campaigns.• Develop and execute communication concepts.• Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution.• Write, edit and proofread marketing material for use in different channels.• Produce creative content, including videos and blogs, etc.• Establish and implement advertising and promotional campaigns for products and services on various media.• Track and record all marketing activities, implement metrics to evaluate the success activities and amend marketing measures when necessary.• Reporting on trends and statistics across all digital platforms.• Research and analyse data to identify and define audiences.• Recognise,study and assess market patterns and the competitors to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.• Conduct market research and analysis to determine the upcoming marketing’s direction and strategy and projects.

    • 2+ years’ experience in Marketing.• Knowledge of cryptocurrency.• Knowledge of marketing techniques and principles.• Understanding of social media and web analytics.• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Scrum Master – eCommerce | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Scrum Master to join a leading retail group in the middle east, working as part of the IT Services team. The candidate will work in the eCommerce product team in the team to support the development of eCommerce sites and features for a variety of the group’s brands. Formally the includes Scrum Master has a critical role in facilitating the progress and implementation of the groups’ eCommerce projects and initiatives with a focus on achieving results and meeting deadlines.What you’ll be doing • Partner with the Product Manager to lead and inspire the products team by communicating a vision for the project/enhancements roadmap as well as involving people at the optimal levels for project success and overall account utilization• Work closely with stakeholders and project owners to collect business objectives and requirements to clearly define, document and scope projects and initiatives• Establish project timelines and matrices, determine assignments, and follow up to ensure that obstacles are mitigated, and progress is on-going• Ensure that planning meetings, daily updates, customer reviews and retrospective meetings are held consistently and are run effectively• Facilitate internal team coordination, mitigate blocks and achieve results from other teams and vendors• Work to overcome obstacles to success and build collaborative relationships with other teams• Create backlogs in Jira, functional specifications, workflows, and document requirement changes• Work across departments to ensure that all stakeholders have input into the final product• Lead project status meetings and provide project status updates• Assist Product Manager in determining best practices for team resource planning and utilization• Triage-related production support incidents and implement solutions to common issues.• Build and maintain detailed documentation for the firm’s products, processes and product roadmap• Be able to function under tight deadlines• Work with 3rd parties and lead offshore development teams

    What you’ll need to succeed • Bachelors degree or equivalent required• 5+ years of experience in Agile project management overseeing the management and implementation of leading eCommerce solutions (SFCC, Magento, Shopify)• 2+ years in business analyst role writing requirements, managing changes to requirements, creating user guides and training materials as well as release notes• 2+ year’s experience in eCommerce – Digital experience is a must – SFCC experience is a preferred• Detail-oriented with excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills• Demonstrated experience in working with vendor professional services engagements• Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to speak to senior-level clients• Knowledge of the Agile methodologies.• Critical thinking and multi-tasking skills are a must• Must be proficient in English for reading/writing and conversation• Experience in the development of process and procedure documentation, user guides and training materials• Expert knowledge of Jira or alternative Agile tooling• Experience in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment and ability to adapt to different ways of working.• Ability to be self-driven and execute projects with minimal management oversight• Certificate in Agile Scrum Master a plus• Good Power Point Presentation skillsWhat we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Software Technical Support Intern | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities IBM seeks to hire a Technical Support Internship. A person interested in this role will have the opportunity to grow their technical skills in the field of technical support and acquire the knowledge that would facilitate a technical support career progression. We are looking for analytical puzzle solvers who thrive in a driven enterprise customer support environment. You will work as part of a motivated worldwide team to assist IBM customers to perform problem determination on different HW and SW products. We are seeking demonstrated problem solvers with proven communication skills. In this position, debugging and analysis are performed via the telephone as well as electronically. Candidates must have the desire to wow customers, articulate solutions, and options, and take the opportunity to interact with the end users, as well as the developers and sales teams to be a well-rounded contributor. The challenge in this internship is to able to interpret complex software problems that span across multiple client and server platforms. If you are self-motivated and collaborative, join us and prepare to learn. – Responding to client queries and providing remote technical software support in a timely manner. – Maintaining highest client satisfaction and relationships even in severe and pressurized situations. – Interacting with client and IBM functions consistently until problem solution. – Performing problem management and end-to-end problem ownership by analyzing problems/situations and understanding problem impact on client business. – Employing IBM’s standard support delivery methodologies and tools. – Following established processes for effective management of support incidents. – Provide technical support service delivery within established guidelines; demonstrating soft skills and technical skills that contribute to client satisfaction. – Demonstrate excellent English oral and written communication skills. – Adhere to the set working schedule, supporting 24×7 shift operations.This is a 6 month contract, internship.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise Language skills: – Fluency in English; written and oral. 2nd European Language preferred. Technical skills: – Basic knowledge of Operating Systems (UNIX and Linux);- Bachelors Degree; Computer Science or Software Engineering preferredPersonal skills:- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)- Excellent organizational skills- Good analytical and problem solving skills- Ability to work within a team- Strong customer driven focus- Good presentation skills- Ability to listen to clients and understand both situational and technical issues- Focused & Results orientated- Accuracy and attention to detailsLanguage skills: – Fluency in French, German, Italian or Spanish;Technical skills:- C and UNIX / Linux shell script programming;- AIX operating system; AIX (or UNIX / Linux) networking, file systems, security and administration;- Working knowledge of common administration and debugging tools;- Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IP Security (IP);- Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IBM support tools and processes

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Network Administration Engineer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for Network Design, Monitoring and maintenance, ensure the network stability and security• Responsible for Network and Security equipment selection, installation, configuration and administration, including but not limit to firewalls, routers, and switches• Responsible for troubleshooting network issues and solve the problems together with software vendor/local network service provider• Provide IT support services• Responsible for conduct the test according Disaster Recovery Plan

    • Bachelor degree or above, major in computer science or related • 3+ years working experience in network administration • Rich experience in configuration and administration of HUAWEI/Cisco routers, switches, firewalls • Good knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, DNS,FTP,DHCP and other common network protocols, have rich implementation experience • Good knowledge of network security technology, including but not limited to firewall, IPS, IDS,VPN,VLAN, and MPLS.• Good knowledge of OSPF, IS-IS BGP and other network routing protocols • Strong sense of responsibility, able to work under great pressure

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    SCCM Consultant (6 to 12 months rolling contract) | Halian

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our ClientA leading bank in Abu Dhabi requires an SCCM Consultant for an ongoing contract period, initially for 6 months to be based in Abu Dhabi.Your Responsibilities• Provide end user support within the organization’s desktop computing environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance.• The role also troubleshoots problem areas (in person, by telephone, or via e-mail) in a timely and accurate fashion, and provides end-user assistance where required.

    Your Qualifications• Experience on Microsoft technology specially SCCM• Professional qualification in Computer Science/IT related field.• Specific knowledge of banking related computer systems and operations.• Solid Experience with Apple products, OS, and Software.• Familiarity with AV and VC systems.• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.• Familiarity with service desk tool usage.• Good communication and inter-personal skills.• Good documentation skills.• Familiarity with Banking Law and Practices.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More